Austin Designs - Rachel Austin Baumrin

West Tisbury, MA

Each piece is a one-of-a-kind original made from a combination of materials that are either remnants, re-purposed, vintage or new materials. I try to use mostly cotton and linen base materials although some synthetics are incorporated when working with remnants which mostly come from upholstery and home decor pieces. Each piece is designed, hand built and completed in my shop in West Tisbury on Martha's Vineyard by myself.

My herbal heat packs and Eye pillows are filled with 100% organic seeds, berries, and herbs a percentage of which come from my garden on the island. I work with cotton and muslin only and there are no synthetic materials used in any of these pieces. This allows for them to be safe for the microwave and the people who are using them. The heat packs and eye pillows are also safe for children and babies and I feature a children's line.

I am currently running a one woman show in two work spaces with 5 sewing machines and countless yards of amazing fabrics. My works are sold primarily in open markets and festivals, but I have a few locations where some of my work can be found.